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End-of-year gifts 2026: Tips, trends, and inspiration from an expert.
The end of the year is approaching. And with it comes the annual question: What should we give our employees and customers? We asked Pleun de Wit, director at our gift partner De Knegt & Leeflang. According to him, these are the most important trends and tips.
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HR & culture
St. Nicholas at work: ideas and gifts.
He’s coming, he’s coming: the end of the year is approaching, and so is St. Nicholas. Are you still looking for fun, personalized gifts for your employees and their children? We’ve got you covered!
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HR & culture
End-of-year gifts 2026: here are the top 5 trends.
Our gift experts analyzed our own sales data and trends from both home and abroad to identify the 5 key gifting trends for 2026.
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5 steps to the perfect year-end gift for your employees.
We’re happy to help you look for the ideal end-of-year employee gift.
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HR & culture
The power of the gift card as a company gift.
Research shows that more than three in four employees now prefer a gift card to a more traditional gift. Opt for a gift card to show your appreciation in a way that feels personal, works efficiently and is suitable for everyone. Because the best gift today is the freedom to choose.
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HR & culture
End-of-year gifts: from impersonal to unforgettable in 8 tips.
End-of-year gifts often feel predictable or like just another box to tick. So how do you turn this classic, impersonal moment into something truly meaningful for every employee? Our gift experts have put together their 8 favorite tips.
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HR & culture
From gift culture to recognition.
We explain why thoughtful gestures are more powerful than gifts given out of habit, how timing and personalization make all the difference, and we share tips for building a strong appreciation strategy.
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How much should you spend on end-of-year, birthday, farewell, wedding… gifts for employees?
This guide lists the different budgets per employee gift. For everything from a newborn to end of year, Kadonation helps you give the best gifts!
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Taxation
8 reasons to start investing in employee birthday gifts.
We get it. There are countless reasons for recognising your employees with a meaningful gift on their birthday. To help you get started, we’ve summarised the 8 most compelling arguments in this article.
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News & updates
Analysis: in financially challenging times, appreciation gains power.
With limited room for salary increases and the phasing out of benefits like eco vouchers, employees’ purchasing power is under pressure. As a result, more and more HR professionals are looking for creative ways to show appreciation and retain talent. In this article, we highlight the key trends.
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HR & culture
The gift gap: why good intentions aren’t always well received.
The gift gap is the difference between what the giver intended and how the recipient experiences the gift. In a business environment, this mismatch can cause appreciation to be misunderstood or even counterproductive. Fortunately, with the right approach, you can minimise the gift gap and choose gifts that really make an impact.
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HR & culture
The secret of reciprocity.
Appreciation works. Even a simple gesture can motivate employees to go the extra mile. The secret? Reciprocity. When people receive something, they instinctively feel inclined to give something back. In this blog, you’ll discover how reciprocity works and how you as an employer or HR professional can apply this principle strategically.
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